So I've had this issue for a while and I've taken a few steps to fix it...
My gauge has a habit of sitting at the 1/2 to 3/4 mark, and when I go uphill or sit at a higher speed for a couple of minutes, it maxes out... Goes back down when I reduce RPM, reduce speed or switch my heater on...
This has been going on since I've owned the car. I've not actually had an overheating issue (no steam, leaks etc). I have replaced the thermostat and the radiator and it's STILL doing it... Is there a sensor or something to blame in this case?
Temp Gauge Issues...
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Are fans switching on?
I had similar issue and was fixed when I replaced gauge side temp sensor. Replace that and the ECU side.
Related side note: don't ever drive a car with a temp gauge that is reading high or not working unless you don't care about it
I had similar issue and was fixed when I replaced gauge side temp sensor. Replace that and the ECU side.
Related side note: don't ever drive a car with a temp gauge that is reading high or not working unless you don't care about it
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Coolant temp sensor (gauge)
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The actual dash sensor and the coolant temp sensor are separate parts.Sahin wrote:Coolant temp sensor (gauge)
These ones I have don't actually have anything to do with the reading on the cluster.
http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28252
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Yeah all his fans etc are working. Im leaning towards temp sensor or faulty gauge as when I test drove other day it would climb to 3/4 fans would kick in im also gonna swap out any thermo just to be sure
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I can drop it in the mail today if you want. $17 for a genuine part you can't go wrong. Amayama wants $30 for them. Mitsi aus wants $47.
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I get paid on Friday man, I'll keep you posted! Thanks so much!Shhtuart wrote:I can drop it in the mail today if you want. $17 for a genuine part you can't go wrong. Amayama wants $30 for them. Mitsi aus wants $47.
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Pun intended...ObsidianRadio wrote:I get paid on Friday man, I'll keep you posted! Thanks so much!Shhtuart wrote:I can drop it in the mail today if you want. $17 for a genuine part you can't go wrong. Amayama wants $30 for them. Mitsi aus wants $47.
I just had to add it ......
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Same issue as smurfy. Gauge side temp sensor 100% sure.
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That was never confirmed, rather 'sold' lolDaniel2019 wrote:Same issue as smurfy. Gauge side temp sensor 100% sure.
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It was confirmed...
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